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Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Title: Sustainability Coordinator

Job Code: 0588

Grade/FLSA: D/Exempt

Updated By: AB, July 2008

Job Summary

The Sustainability Coordinator facilitates the development and advancement of institutional sustainability strategies; works collaboratively to plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs and projects through a systems-based environmental, social, and economic perspective. Utilizes appropriate methodologies to achieve sound, reliable, fact-based conclusions and recommendations; and demonstrates the administrative expertise to integrate the interests of multiple stakeholders throughout the organization. Also serves in an advisory capacity in the formulation of the university’s sustainability policies; initiates, coordinates, and supports various committees and work groups.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or commensurate work experience, with a minimum of two years of work experience directly related to creating and implementing environmental policy or sustainability programs. Work experience in organizational development, co-curricular student programming, or volunteer program management preferred. Experience in an academic, non-profit, or government setting also preferred. Excellent communication skills, including but not limited to: technical writing, computer skills, public speaking, and oral presentation, as well as the ability to work with diverse members of the university community. Masters Degree and five or more years of experience preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

Under the guidance of the Director of the Office of Sustainability, works to develop policies, strategies and programs that support the goals and objectives of the Office of Sustainability.

Builds involvement in sustainability initiatives for the university among students, employees, supervisors, management, and representatives from other campuses in the region.

Maintains contact with various groups and programs to achieve sustainability objectives and serves on various committees.

Collaborates with Director and subordinate staff to generate, evaluate, and filter ideas and concepts for sustainability programming themes and identifies or creates materials and resources to supplement, expand, or replace existing sustainability programming.

Fosters organizational and individual behavior change for enhanced sustainability using social marketing and other effective, efficient methodologies.

Oversees the planning and coordinating of a wide variety of public events, workshops, meetings, trainings, and conferences.

Represents the University of Utah’s sustainability programs to administrative units campus-wide, as well as to the general campus community, government entities, professional groups, and the general public through a wide variety of personal interactions and media.

Oversees student internship program and manages student interns, volunteers, and other subordinate office staff as delegated by Director.

Coordinates a campus environmental and sustainability assessment on a periodic basis, compiling information and preparing a formal report.

Manages the development and maintenance of Office of Sustainability website using campus technical resources

Problem Solving

The incumbent in this position will use existing federal, state, and university policy to inform program design and sustainability initiatives. In cases where current policies create barriers to advancing sustainability on campus, incumbent will work with director, various advisory committees, and appropriate stakeholders to evaluate alternatives and, if necessary, seek policy changes through appropriate channels. The successful incumbent will be a creative, collaborative problem-solver and negotiator with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills.